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Mar
24

Achieving the Goals of Transit Oriented Development in New York City: Bronx Metro North Stations as a Case Study

When: Monday, March 24, 2025 12:00 - 1:30 PM

Where:Virtual Panel via Zoom

RSVP: Please RSVP here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/v2ridNyFTkajRVMqAy6SIA#/registration

*1.5 CM*

This panel will explore the Bronx as a case study to examine how transit-oriented developments (TODs) shape NYC by integrating transportation investments with residential growth to drive community revitalization and economic development.

Panelists and Modetors include:

  • Jessica Wurwarg, Director of Planning, Policy and Economic Development, Transit Oriented Development at MTA C&D

  • Michael Kavalar, AICP, Senior Team Leader at NYC Department of City Planning

  • Kimberly McNabb, Deputy Director of Planning and Development at the Office of the Bronx Borough President 

  • Moses Gates, Vice President for Housing and Neighborhood Planning at Regional Plan Association

Moderator:

  • Kristopher Takacs, Global Head of Stations and TOD & Principal Architect at AECOM

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Oct
18

WMPF Brown Bag Lunch & Learn - Virtual Reality

Virtual Reality (VR) is a tool planners can use to help visualize changes in our communities. Proposals like road diets, rezonings, or the creation of park spaces, among many others, can all be aided with the use of VR. For WMPF's first Brown Bag Lunch & Learn Webinar, New Rochelle’s Deputy Commissioner of Economic Development, Jorge Ventura, will discuss New Rochelle’s experience using VR and how it can be applied in other communities.

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Oct
16

2024 APANY Metro Chapter Annual Conference

Join the 2024 American Planning Association New York Metro Chapter Annual Conference on October 16, 2024, at the NYU Kimmel Center. This year’s theme, “Planning in an Era of Change: Past Lessons, Emergent Issues, Future Adaptations”, focuses on shaping the future of suburban transit and sustainability. Attendees will engage in expert panels, interactive workshops, and earn continuing education credits. Early bird pricing ends in September, so don’t wait! Limited community tickets are also available. Secure your spot today and be part of the conversation on transforming transit for the future.

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Jun
10

Pride X Planning

Join us for the LGBT Historic Sites Project Walking Tour & Reception, organized by the APA – New York Metropolitan Chapter, in partnership with APA – LGBTQ & Planning National Division, NYC Department of City Planning, Queer Urbanists, and Stantec.

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Jun
7

2024 Arthur Kunz Memorial Scholarship Breakfast

On June 7th, the APA Long Island Section will hold the annual Arthur Kunz Memorial Scholarship Breakfast at the Molloy College Suffolk Center in Amityville. This year we will highlight a program on Drive Electric (1 Sustainability & Resiliency CM Credit requested) and the scholarship winners will share their experiences from mobile workshops they attended during the APA National Conference in Minneapolis this April.

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Dec
12

Hudson Valley Holiday Party

Join the planning community of the Lower and Mid-Hudson Valley at our first annual holiday party

Hors D’Ouevres will be served and an open bar serving beer, wine and a special holiday cocktail will be available to all who attend. Parking is available at the Municipal Lots on Fair Street and Front Street.

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